Abstract: A method of testing a semiconductor device includes the steps of: positioning on a surface of a test jig a semiconductor wafer provided with the semiconductor device; dividing the semiconductor wafer into a plurality of semiconductor chips on the surface by dicing the semiconductor wafer; and, with the plurality of semiconductor chips positioned on the surface, testing an electrical characteristic of semiconductor device. Consequently, a method of testing a semiconductor device which can test an electrical characteristic with higher accuracy prior to an assembling step, can be provided.

Abstract: A method of testing a semiconductor device includes the steps of: positioning on a surface of a test jig a semiconductor wafer provided with the semiconductor device; dividing the semiconductor wafer into a plurality of semiconductor chips on the surface by dicing the semiconductor wafer; and, with the plurality of semiconductor chips positioned on the surface, testing an electrical characteristic of semiconductor device.

Abstract: A testing apparatus includes a turntable, a driving device for rotating the turntable by a predetermined angle, and a plurality of pallets symmetrically fixed on the turntable around a center of rotation of the turntable. Each pallet holds a plurality of semiconductor devices and has electrode patterns for connection to leads of the semiconductor devices. A tester for testing the semiconductor devices is electrically connected with the electrode patterns of one of the pallets located at a first position in the rotation of the turntable by a connecting device. An exchanging device exchanges the semiconductor devices for new ones on one of the pallets located at a second position in the rotation of the turntable. A cover covers the turntable except around the second position. A heating device heats the inside of the cover to maintain the semiconductor devices held on the pallets in the cover at a high temperature.