SmartCard Reader Keyboard KC 1000 SC

USB ID 046a:00a1 · CHERRY

VendorCHERRY
Vendor ID046a
Device ID00a1
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_046A&PID_00A1
Linux modaliasusb:v046Ap00A1
Linux driverno driver with exact ID

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 046a:00a1?

USB ID 046a:00a1 is “SmartCard Reader Keyboard KC 1000 SC” made by CHERRY (vendor ID 046a, device ID 00a1).

Which Linux driver supports SmartCard Reader Keyboard KC 1000 SC?

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 SmartCard Reader Keyboard KC 1000 SC is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 046a:00a1 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_046A&PID_00A1.

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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