Prepared by R.R. Donnelley Financial -- Consent of Ernst & Young LLP

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements (Form S-8 Nos. 333-46108 and 333-57896) pertaining to the Amended and Restated 1998 Stock Plan and 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan of Sirenza Microdevices, Inc. of our report dated January 21, 2002 with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Sirenza Microdevices, Inc., included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2001.