The document discusses the z-transform, which is used to analyze discrete-time signals and sequences. It defines the z-transform and compares it to the Fourier transform. The z-transform allows analysis of signals that are not absolutely summable, unlike the Fourier transform. Examples are provided to demonstrate how to calculate the z-transform of different types of sequences, including right-sided, left-sided, two-sided, and finite-length sequences. The region of convergence is also discussed, which determines the values of z for which the z-transform converges.