Usb Vid-0fe6 Amp-pid-9900 ~upd~ Today
Title: The Workhorse of the Bench: A Look at the DM9601 (VID:0FE6, PID:9900)
If you spend enough time tinkering with embedded systems, older laptops, or network labs, you will inevitably run into this USB ID pair: VID 0FE6 / PID 9900.
Most devices with this specific ID (0fe6:9900) are usually the VideoHome SmartX Pro or a generic clone utilizing the Syntek STK1150 or Somagic SMI-2021 chipset. usb vid-0fe6 amp-pid-9900
How to identify the specific device on your system
- Plug the device into a USB port.
- On Windows: open Device Manager → find device under "Universal Serial Bus controllers" or "Disk drives"/"USB Mass Storage" → right-click → Properties → Details → select "Hardware Ids" to confirm strings like VID_0FE6&PID_9900.
- On Linux/macOS: run
lsusb(Linux) or check System Information (macOS).lsusboutput shows vendor:product, e.g., "0fe6:9900". - Use the reported vendor/product strings to search driver databases or the device’s packaging/model number for the exact product.
macOS: May require manual driver installation on newer versions (Catalina and later) due to stricter kernel extension policies. Performance Note Title: The Workhorse of the Bench: A Look
Max Speed: Supports data transfer rates up to 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet). System Compatibility and Driver Support Plug the device into a USB port
Common Use: These chips are typically found in inexpensive, unbranded USB Ethernet dongles often used for laptops without a built-in LAN port or for DIY projects like Raspberry Pi networking. Technical Profile
For the device to function correctly on Windows, you typically need the sr9900.inf driver file.