MSR90 MagStripe reader

USB ID c216:0180 · Card Device Expert Co., LTD

VendorCard Device Expert Co., LTD
Vendor IDc216
Device ID0180
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_C216&PID_0180
Linux modaliasusb:vC216p0180
Linux driverno driver with exact ID

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID c216:0180?

USB ID c216:0180 is “MSR90 MagStripe reader” made by Card Device Expert Co., LTD (vendor ID c216, device ID 0180).

Which Linux driver supports MSR90 MagStripe 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 MSR90 MagStripe reader is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d c216:0180 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_C216&PID_0180.

How do I see which driver is currently in use?

lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.