Exhibit 23.1 - Consent of Independent Public Accountants
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S CONSENT
We consent to the use in the Registration Statement and Prospectus of Simtek
Corporation of our report dated August 15, 2000, accompanying the consolidated
financial statements of Simtek Corporation contained in such Registration
Statement, and to the use of our name and the statements with respect to us, as
appearing under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus.
/s/ Hein + Associates LLP
HEIN + ASSOCIATES LLP
Denver, Colorado
August 15, 2000
