This paper reports the design methods and fabrication processes developed for a TV-lF SAW filter. The windowing method, the frequency sampling method, and the time sampling method were studied and compared to obtain a satisfactory initial impulse response. To obtain high attenuation near the trap frequency, diffraction effects were compensated. The 4fo sampling technique was used for avoiding multiple reflections at finger edges and obtaining an asymmetrical frequency response, and effective photolithographic techniques were used for electrode fingers with 11.2$mu$ width. The developed filter is of sufficiently small size to be cost-effective and satisfies the industry specifications required for mass production.