EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Forms S-3 (No. 333-132181, No. 333-133946, No. 333-159750 and No. 333-165650) and Forms S-8 (No. 333-117619, No. 333-123271, No. 333- 132170, No. 333-143303, No. 333-147064, No. 333-150294, No. 333-157727, No. 333-162765 and No. 333-168969) of NetLogic Microsystems, Inc. of our report dated February 16, 2011 relating to the financial statements, financial statement schedule, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

San Jose, California

February 16, 2011