- The z-transform is a mathematical tool that converts discrete-time sequences into complex functions, analogous to how the Laplace transform handles continuous-time signals.
- Key properties and sequences that are transformed include the unit impulse δn, unit step un, and geometric sequences an.
- The z-transform is computed by taking the z-transform definition, which is an infinite summation, and obtaining closed-form expressions using properties like linearity and geometric series sums.
- Common transforms include U(z) for the unit step, 1/1-az^-1 for geometric sequences an, and expressions involving z, sinh/cosh, and sin/cos for exponential and trigonometric sequences.