A plurality of probes such as a signal probe (3) and a power supply probe
(4) are provided into a metal block (1) so as to penetrate. Each of the
probes has a movable pin (11). A tip of the movable pin is projecting
from one surface of the metal block (1). And a projection length of the
tip is variable. A DUT 20 is pressed onto the surface of the metal block
(1) to contact between electrode terminals (21 to 24) and tips of the
probes to test characteristics of the DUT. At least one of the probes is
capacity loaded probe having a capacitor by providing a dielectric layer
and a metal film to peripheral of the probe. As a result, noise can be
removed reliably. Additionally, when the capacity loaded probe is used as
the power supply probe, a voltage drop is reduced at the power supply
terminal in a case of change of the output.