Exhibit 23.1

 

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

 

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-74226) of JDS Uniphase Corporation of our report dated May 30, 2003, relating to the financial statements and schedule of the JDS Uniphase Corporation Employee 401(k) Retirement Plan included in this Annual Report on Form 11-K.

 

 

By

/s/ Mohler, Nixon & Williams

 

 

MOHLER, NIXON & WILLIAMS

 

Accountancy Corporation

 

Campbell, California

June 23, 2003