Abstract: A semiconductor device test method for testing a semiconductor device is disclosed. In one embodiment, for transmitting control information to a device that is connected between a test device and the semiconductor device, a non-standard-compliant signal is sent to the device. Furthermore, the invention relates to a semiconductor device test device and a device that is, for performing a semiconductor device test method, connected between a test device and a semiconductor device to be tested.

Abstract: A test apparatus comprises a receptacle unit for holding a circuit unit to be tested and for making contact with contact-making units of the circuit unit, a test system for generating input data to be applied to the circuit unit and for analysing output data generated by the circuit unit in response to the input data, a tester channel being comprised of a plurality of lines to electrically connect the test system to connection pins which are fitted in the receptacle unit and are intended to connect the circuit unit and to communicate the input data and the output data between the test system and the circuit unit, and a signal output unit for outputting verification signals when testing the circuit unit. The signal output unit is arranged in the receptacle unit between the circuit unit and the connection pins for connecting the circuit unit.