EXHIBIT 23.2
Consent of Independent Auditors
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8, 333-_____) of Cree, Inc., pertaining to the Nitres, Inc. 1999 Stock
Option/Issuance Plan of (i) our report dated July 21, 2000, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements of Cree, Inc. and subsidiaries, and (ii) our
report dated March 26, 2000, except for Note 8, as to which the date is April
10, 2000, with respect to the financial statements of Nitres, Inc. included in
the Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Cree, Inc. for the year ended June 25, 2000
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Raleigh, North Carolina
August 8, 2000
