There is disclosed apparatus for socketing and testing integrated circuits,
particularly RF and high-frequency integrated circuits in high density and fine
pitch packages, and methods of operating the same. An exemplary apparatus includes
an air machine and a housing. The housing includes a universal printed circuit
board that is operable to receive a device under test, a controller that is operable
to control testing of the received device under test, and a power supply. The housing
and the air machine are associable to form an at least substantially air-tight
chamber ensconcing the received device under test.