Usb Device Id Vid 1e3d Pid 198a May 2026
In some ultrabooks and 2-in-1 devices, the touchpad PCB integrates a small fingerprint scanner in the top-left or top-right corner. The USB interface reports as a single composite device with two interfaces: one for the touchpad (HID mouse) and one for the fingerprint reader. In that case, VID_1E3D&PID_198A might represent the fingerprint portion.
Based on the USB identifiers, the device exhibits the following technical and functional properties:
| Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | Communication Protocol | Bluetooth 4.0 or 4.1 (BLE) | | USB Interface Purpose | Charging only (not data transfer) | | USB Power Input | 5V DC, ≤ 100 mA | | Battery Type | Non-replaceable internal rechargeable battery | | Audio Output | Built-in piezo buzzer (100+ dB) | | Range | Up to 60 meters (200 feet) line-of-sight | | Compatibility | iOS (Find My app) and Android (Chipolo app) | Usb Device Id Vid 1e3d Pid 198a
Report Date: [Current Date] Subject: Analysis of USB Device with VID 1E3D & PID 198A
On Linux, the device appears in dmesg like this: In some ultrabooks and 2-in-1 devices, the touchpad
usb 3-2: New USB device found, idVendor=1e3d, idProduct=198a, bcdDevice= 1.00
usb 3-2: Product: CBM2099
usb 3-2: Manufacturer: Chipsbank
To mount or repair:
For low-level access, use sudo ./cbmtool (open-source utility for Chipsbank controllers, available on GitHub). To mount or repair:
Yes, if properly formatted. But many gaming consoles reject Chipsbank controllers due to non-standard timing. If your console says “Unsupported USB device,” the drive is incompatible regardless of formatting.
