EXHIBIT 23.1
Consent of Independent Auditors
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements of
Cree, Inc. on Form S-8 (Nos. 33-92477, 33-92479, 33-98956 and 33-98958) and on
Form S-3 (No. 33-98728) 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.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Raleigh, North Carolina
August 8, 2000
