RTS5159 Card Reader Controller

USB ID 0bda:0159 · Realtek Semiconductor Corp.

VendorRealtek Semiconductor Corp.
Vendor ID0bda
Device ID0159
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_0BDA&PID_0159
Linux modaliasusb:v0BDAp0159
Linux driverums_realtek

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 0bda:0159?

USB ID 0bda:0159 is “RTS5159 Card Reader Controller” made by Realtek Semiconductor Corp. (vendor ID 0bda, device ID 0159).

Which Linux driver supports RTS5159 Card Reader Controller?

In Linux kernel 6.12 the device is bound to the driver ums_realtek (source under drivers/usb/storage). The driver is normally loaded automatically when the device is detected.

How do I check whether RTS5159 Card Reader Controller is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 0bda:0159 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_0BDA&PID_0159.

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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