A semiconductor device forming a bidirectional switch includes a carrier, first and second semiconductor elements arranged on the carrier, a first row of terminals arranged along a first side face of the carrier, a second row of terminals arranged along a second side face of the carrier opposite the first side face, and an encapsulation body encapsulating the first and second semiconductor elements. Each row of terminals includes a gate terminal, a sensing terminal and at least one power terminal of the bidirectional switch.