DiscFerret Magnetic Disc Analyser (bootloader mode)
USB ID 04d8:fbba · Microchip Technology, Inc.
| Vendor | Microchip Technology, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 04d8 |
| Device ID | fbba |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_04D8&PID_FBBA |
| Linux modalias | usb:v04D8pFBBA |
| Linux driver | no driver with exact ID |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 04d8:fbba?
USB ID 04d8:fbba is “DiscFerret Magnetic Disc Analyser (bootloader mode)” made by Microchip Technology, Inc. (vendor ID 04d8, device ID fbba).
Which Linux driver supports DiscFerret Magnetic Disc Analyser (bootloader mode)?
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 DiscFerret Magnetic Disc Analyser (bootloader mode) is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 04d8:fbba shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_04D8&PID_FBBA.
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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