TCS5B Fingerprint sensor
USB ID 147e:1001 · Upek
| Vendor | Upek |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 147e |
| Device ID | 1001 |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_147E&PID_1001 |
| Linux modalias | usb:v147Ep1001 |
| Linux driver | no driver with exact ID |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 147e:1001?
USB ID 147e:1001 is “TCS5B Fingerprint sensor” made by Upek (vendor ID 147e, device ID 1001).
Which Linux driver supports TCS5B 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 TCS5B Fingerprint sensor is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 147e:1001 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_147E&PID_1001.
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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