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Hardware Tinkerer Date: October 26, 2023 usb device id vid ffff pid 1201
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This VID (Vendor ID) of 0xFFFF is not assigned to any legitimate major manufacturer (it is often a placeholder or indicates a generic/prototype chip). Products with this ID are typically generic USB-to-serial adapters (like PL2303 or CH340 clones) or budget microcontroller boards (Arduino clones) that were not programmed with a valid ID. Review: Generic USB-to-UART Adapter (VID_FFFF / PID_1201) Overall Rating: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (2/5) usb device id vid ffff pid 1201
A cheap “USB to TTL” serial adapter (often sold as a PL2303 or CH340 replacement).