EXHIBIT 23 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 33-93100 of Micro Component Technology, Inc. of our report dated August 18, 1998 (September 22, 1998 as to the first paragraph of Note 4 and the fifth paragraph of Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements) on the consolidated financial statements of Micro Component Technology, Inc. appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Micro Component Technology, Inc. for the year ended June 27, 1998. September 22, 1998 Minneapolis, Minnesota E-3