A single-pass method of trimming a network, and a network manufactured
according to the method, uses the assumption that the peak INL value is
minimized by trimming all the structures in the network to a same target
value based upon the boundary conditions of the discretely adjustable
elements that make up the structures. Using this assumption, the number
of targets that need to be simulated, can be greatly reduced making
estimation of peak INL possible in a reasonable amount of testing or
manufacturing time. The trim algorithm produces results that are optimum
or substantially close to optimum and is guaranteed not to deteriorate
the Peak INL compared to the untrimmed Peak INL. An auto-calibration
system using the trim method is also provided so that the method can be
used in a product in real time if desired.