GemPC Key SmartCard Reader

USB ID 08e6:3438 · Gemalto (was Gemplus)

VendorGemalto (was Gemplus)
Vendor ID08e6
Device ID3438
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_08E6&PID_3438
Linux modaliasusb:v08E6p3438
Linux driverno driver with exact ID

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 08e6:3438?

USB ID 08e6:3438 is “GemPC Key SmartCard Reader” made by Gemalto (was Gemplus) (vendor ID 08e6, device ID 3438).

Which Linux driver supports GemPC Key SmartCard 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 GemPC Key SmartCard Reader is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 08e6:3438 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_08E6&PID_3438.

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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