Exhibit 23.2

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8) pertaining to the Cohu, Inc. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan of our reports dated February 28, 2013, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Cohu, Inc., and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Cohu, Inc., included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 29, 2012, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

San Diego, California

February 28, 2013