Sunday, 22 February 2026

 

📘 Z–Transform – Definition, ROC & Basic Transform Pairs

Z-transform converts a discrete-time signal into complex frequency domain. It is the fundamental tool for analyzing discrete LTI systems.


🔹 1. Definition

X(z) = Σ x[n] z^{-n}

Summation over all n. z is complex variable:

z = re^{jω}


🔹 2. Region of Convergence (ROC)

Z-transform exists only for values of z where summation converges. ROC is:
  • Ring in z-plane
  • Does not include poles
  • Determines causality & stability

🔹 3. Example – Geometric Sequence

Given:

x[n] = a^n u[n]

Z-transform:

X(z) = 1 / (1 − a z^{-1})

ROC:

|z| > |a|

Right-sided signal → ROC outside circle.

🔹 4. Important Standard Pairs

Impulse:

δ[n] ↔ 1

Unit Step:

u[n] ↔ 1 / (1 − z^{-1})

Exponential:

a^n u[n] ↔ 1 / (1 − a z^{-1})


🔹 5. ROC Rules

Right-sided signal → ROC outside outermost pole Left-sided signal → ROC inside innermost pole Two-sided → ROC between poles

🔹 6. Poles and Zeros

Poles → Values making denominator zero Zeros → Values making numerator zero System behavior depends heavily on pole location.

🔹 7. Stability Condition

System stable if:

ROC includes unit circle (|z| = 1)

Very important for GATE.

🎯 GATE Important Points

  • ROC determines signal type
  • ROC never includes poles
  • Stability depends on unit circle
  • Know standard transform pairs

Z-Transform = Laplace Transform of Discrete Signals

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