Proprietary 9-pin controller port on the front of the Sega Dreamcast. Uses the Maple Bus protocol — a Sega-designed token-passing serial bus that supports daisy-chained accessories like the Visual Memory Unit (VMU) and Jump Pack inserted into the controller itself.
Specifications
| Connector Type | Other |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female (Socket) |
| Signal Type | Digital Data (USB/Thunderbolt) |
| Max Resolution | N/A |
| Max Bandwidth | ~2 Mbit/s |
| Power Delivery | +5V to controller and VMU |
| Pin Count | 9 |
| Dimensions | 14.5 mm wide × 7.5 mm tall |
| Connector Family | proprietary |
Capabilities
Data Power
