Extending the SystemC synthesis subset by object-oriented features

ABSTRACT

In this article we present an approach to object-oriented hardware design and synthesis based on SystemC. We will give an introduction to an extended SystemC synthesis subset which we propose, and, in particular, its object-oriented features. We will also briefly outline our basic synthesis concepts for object-oriented hardware specifications. Finally we will present some examples for the application of the extended synthesis subset, which are directly processable by a first synthesis tool prototype which we have developed for this purpose.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  B. Hardware
  B.6 LOGIC DESIGN
      B.6.3 Design Aids
          Subjects: Automatic synthesis

Additional Classification:
  B. Hardware
  B.6 LOGIC DESIGN
      B.6.3 Design Aids
          Subjects: Hardware description languages
  B.7 INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
      B.7.1 Types and Design Styles
          Subjects: VLSI (very large scale integration)

  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.0 GENERAL
      Subjects: Systems specification methodology
  C.3 SPECIAL-PURPOSE AND APPLICATION-BASED SYSTEMS
      Subjects: Real-time and embedded systems

General Terms:
Design, Languages

Keywords:
C/C++ based design, SystemC, hardware description language, hardware synthesis, high-level synthesis, object-orientation, system level design