Form: S-8

Initial registration statement for securities to be offered to employees pursuant to employee benefit plans

December 27, 2012



Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors
EMCORE Corporation:

We consent to the use of our reports with respect to the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting incorporated by reference herein.

/s/KPMG LLP

Albuquerque, New Mexico
December 24, 2012