ST-Ericsson on Friday unveiled 3G multi-mode, multi-band Aero4228 RF transceiver, believed to be the first HSPA/EDGE transceiver without the costly external filter components that are normally required to complete the RF subsystem in mobile handset designs.

With the absence of both 3G TX and RX Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) filters and a well integrated all Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs), vendors can cut down on the cost incurred, as the total bill of materials (BOM) and cellular radio footprint in their handset designs will both be reduced, said the company.

“The Aero4228 stands as a testament to ST-Ericsson’s commitment to lead the industry by integrating more features and functionality into our cellular solutions in order to improve performance, reduce costs and shrink system size for our customers,” said Dan Rabinovitsj, General Manager for Cellular Systems at ST-Ericsson.

Developed in CMOS technology, the product includes licensed 3G technology from ACP Advanced Circuit Pursuit AG, Zollikon, Switzerland.