Exhibit 23.1
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            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM



We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Simtek Corporation on Form S-2 of our reports, dated January 18, 2005 and
January 28, 2004, appearing in the Annual Reports on Form 10-KSB of Simtek
Corporation for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. We
also consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.




HEIN & ASSOCIATES LLP

Denver, Colorado
March 23, 2005