[User] → CLI/GUI → USB device enumerator → VID/PID lookup ↓ SCSI INQUIRY → vendor/product string ↓ Vendor-specific command (if known controller) ↓ Database enrichment → chip model, flash type ↓ [Output] JSON / human-readable report
If you deal with USB flash drives, external hard drives, or SD cards, you have likely heard of . It is the "go-to" utility for identifying the internal controller of a USB storage device. chipgenius github
It is important to clarify a key point right away to ensure you find what you are looking for: [User] → CLI/GUI → USB device enumerator →