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