Z-Transform

 

Takes a discrete-time sample sequence to a new domain, the "Z-domain", where difference equations can be expressed as algebraic equations on the z variable.

 

Definition:

 

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In many practical cases: 0 =< k =< N-1

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Digital Transfer Functions:

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- Some of the b coefficients may be 0. The order of the numerator is smaller or equal to the order of the denominator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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