This document discusses the z-transform, which is a tool for analyzing discrete-time signals and systems analogous to the Laplace transform for continuous-time signals. It defines the z-transform, describes its region of convergence and pole-zero plot, lists some common z-transform pairs, and discusses how the location of poles and zeros in the z-plane relates to the stability of a system. Examples are provided to illustrate key concepts like finding the z-transform of sequences and determining the region of convergence.