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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.2


               CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8) pertaining to the Cohu, Inc. 1998 Stock Option Plan of our report dated
January 26, 2000, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and
schedules of Cohu, Inc. included and incorporated by reference in its Annual
Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1999, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.


                                            /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP


San Diego, California
June 29, 2000