AES1660 Fingerprint Sensor
USB ID 08ff:168f · AuthenTec, Inc.
| Vendor | AuthenTec, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 08ff |
| Device ID | 168f |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_08FF&PID_168F |
| Linux modalias | usb:v08FFp168F |
| Linux driver | no driver with exact ID |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 08ff:168f?
USB ID 08ff:168f is “AES1660 Fingerprint Sensor” made by AuthenTec, Inc. (vendor ID 08ff, device ID 168f).
Which Linux driver supports AES1660 Fingerprint Sensor?
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 AES1660 Fingerprint Sensor is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 08ff:168f shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_08FF&PID_168F.
How do I see which driver is currently in use?
lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.