The MiniMax is a single purpose card reader/writer.  It requires a 6-12 volt center-positive power supply and a serial input cable (Not included).  The input on the device is a standard 9-pin female DB connector.
 

MiniMax ISO7816 Phoenix and Smart Mouse Reader and Programmer

    The Mini Max is the perfect Smartcard programming solution for anyone needing a programmer in the United States or Canada.
All Mini Max Programmers are professionally factory assembled in the United Kingdom by the well known Maxking Interfaces. Mini Max Programmers are the programmer of choice for residents of the United States and Canada. The Mini Max is extremely rugged and simple to use as well as affordable. This programmer is configured to be used at a clock speed of 3.57 mhz which meets the needs for all Iso7816 Smart Cards used in the U.S. and Canada. We are an Official Distributor for Maxking Interfaces.

This "MiniMax" Smart card programmer can be used to read and write most of all async - Smartcards (Processor cards).  It is jumper-selectable in either Smart mouse or Phoenix mode.