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                                                                    Exhibit 23.1


            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement (No.
333-121005) on Form S-8 of Simtek Corporation of our report dated March 27, 2007
relating to our audit of the consolidated financial statements, which appear in
this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Simtek Corporation for the year ended
December 31, 2006.


HEIN & ASSOCIATES LLP

Denver, Colorado
March 27, 2007


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