Creating an array of sc_modules that is synthesizable

[newtosystemc]

Hello,

I am trying to create an array of sc_modules in systemc, but I need the code to be synthesizable. 
If the code wasn't for synthesis a pointer array or an sc_vector would be okay for creating the modules. But how would you create a set number of modules if it is for synthesis?
Thanks in advance!

[David Black]

This is highly dependent on your synthesis vendor's support. Please ask the vendor.

Worst case you could probably use something like m4 to do the job.

 

[newtosystemc]

16 hours ago, David Black said:

This is highly dependent on your synthesis vendor's support. Please ask the vendor.

Worst case you could probably use something like m4 to do the job.

 

Thanks for the answer! I am using vivado hls and as far as I know the only way to initialize modules is this way:
Mymodule m;
SC_CTOR(Mymodule2): m("m"){

}
I don't see a way of initialising an array with this limitation. 
Also may I ask what is m4? Thanks!

[maehne]

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Also may I ask what is m4? Thanks!

Meant is GNU M4, an implementation of the traditional Unix macro processor. You can check out a tutorial, e.g. this one, to get a first glimpse on how to use it.

[David Black]

Thanks @maehne.

@newtosystemcRe. your initialization issue, if Vivado HLS supports sc_vector, then I recommend that approach. Your response suggests to be me that you may not have sufficient C++ background to understand constructors. SystemC requires a solid understanding of C++ (i.e., more than just hacking examples).