LISTENING BUG USING OP-AMP LM386

INTRODUCTION:-
Here is a simple project called listing bug using the most popular
op-amp IC LM386.
we can say by using this circuit one can hear the conversation held in another
room.Listening bug is a
resemblance to that concept improves the quality of sound we hear.

AIM:-To design listening bug circuit using op-amp LM386.

APPARATUS:-
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C1=10nF, C2=100nF(3)
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6V
IC1 = LM386 (op-amp)
T1 = BC547 (General purpose NPN transistor)
MIC1 = Condenser Microphone
SW1 = ON/OFF switch
BAT1 = 6V battery (4*1.2V)
Earphone

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:-

DESCRIPTION:-
The circuit of listening bug shown in figure comprises an op-amp IC LM386, one
transistor(One NPN transistor),
a earphone, a microphone and few other passive components like resistor and
capacitor. A microphone is a
transducer which converts audio signal to voltage in range of milli which further
need amplification. A
long wire from microphone is connected to inverting input (pin 2) of IC1 through
resistor R2 and capacitor C1.
The output of IC1 from pin 6 is given to base of transistor T1

ADVANTAGES:- This circuit can be used for baby monitoring.

HOW IT WORKS
The condenser microphone picks up the soundsignals (even at a distance of 5 meters
from the mike),
and converted into electrical variations, which areamplified by the op-amp IC 741
used in the invertingmode with
a single supply using divider network of resistors. Varying the feedback through
2.2M? presetcan set the gain of IC 741.
The output of IC 741 isfurther amplified using transistors BC 187/188 pair.

CONSTRUCTION:-
First of all let us consider a few basics in buildingelectronic circuits on a
printed circuit board.VISHA Kitboards
 also come pre-drilled and with the outline of the components and their
identification print. Youshould place on the
board the resistors, thecapacitors, and the transistors & make sure that
theelectrolytic capacitors & diodes are connected
the right way because they are polarized.The microphone used in this project is of
thecondenser type for greater sensitivity.
The supplyvoltage required for the correct operation of theLISTNING BUG is 9VDC we
can use 9v battery.Make a careful visual
inspection for mistakes. Thebattery snap must be connected at points "VCC (+)/ GND
(-)" and the microphone contacts are markedas "MIC".
The microphone, speaker and preset tobe connected with a wire.*
The condenser microphone may be housed in a proper enclosure to increase its
sensitivity.