Surface Type Cover

USB ID 045e:09c0 · Microsoft Corp.

VendorMicrosoft Corp.
Vendor ID045e
Device ID09c0
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_045E&PID_09C0
Linux modaliasusb:v045Ep09C0
Linux driverno driver with exact ID

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 045e:09c0?

USB ID 045e:09c0 is “Surface Type Cover” made by Microsoft Corp. (vendor ID 045e, device ID 09c0).

Which Linux driver supports Surface Type Cover?

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 Surface Type Cover is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 045e:09c0 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_045E&PID_09C0.

How do I see which driver is currently in use?

lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.

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