Manhattan Magnetic Card Strip Reader
USB ID 040b:6543 · Weltrend Semiconductor
| Vendor | Weltrend Semiconductor |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 040b |
| Device ID | 6543 |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_040B&PID_6543 |
| Linux modalias | usb:v040Bp6543 |
| Linux driver | no driver with exact ID |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 040b:6543?
USB ID 040b:6543 is “Manhattan Magnetic Card Strip Reader” made by Weltrend Semiconductor (vendor ID 040b, device ID 6543).
Which Linux driver supports Manhattan Magnetic Card Strip Reader?
Linux kernel 6.12 lists no driver for this exact ID. Most USB devices (keyboards, mice, storage, webcams, audio) still work through generic class drivers such as usbhid, usb-storage, uvcvideo or snd-usb-audio. Overview of device classes and their drivers
How do I check whether Manhattan Magnetic Card Strip Reader is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 040b:6543 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_040B&PID_6543.
How do I see which driver is currently in use?
lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.