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 No.
333-121005 of Simtek Corporation on Form S-8 of our report, dated March 23,
2006, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Simtek Corporation for the
year ended December 31, 2005.

/s/Hein & Associates LLP

HEIN & ASSOCIATES LLP

Denver, Colorado
April 6, 2006