[sv-bc] Errata: multi-dimensional instance arrays

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>For multi-dimensional instance arrays, Section 18.12.5, it is unclear
>how the
>connection of multi dimensional arrays is meant. Some examples would be
>helpful. Here are some:
>
>module top;
>logic a[1:0][1:0];
>child1 c1[1:0][1:0](a);
>logic b[1:0][1:0][3:0];
>child2 c2[1:0][1:0](b);
>endmodule
>
>module child1(logic i0);
>endmodule
>
>module child2(logic i0[3:0]);
>endmodule
>
>I would think both these are correct, but the text suggests c2 is
>illegal. Also,
>I assume the actual order of connections is such that the high conn of
>i0 for
>c1[1][1] is a[1][1], but I find the text too opaque to confirm this.
>
>A clarification would be handy :-)
>
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> _Matute
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