Inverse Z Transform of X(z): Finding x(n) for Causal Signal

In summary, the task is to find the discrete signal x(n) given its z transform and the fact that it is causal. The signal's convergence lies outside of a circle with radius r, and it can be represented as a sum in bracket notation. The standard approach is to take the z transform of the signal divided by z, form a partial fraction expansion, and then invert term-by-term. However, the presence of the term (z-2)^2 may require a unique approach. A possible solution is to multiply both sides by z, take the limit as z approaches infinity, and then use the theorem for the z transform of {n(n-1)(n-2)...(n-m+1)/m!αm}
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Hi!
My task is to find discrete signal x(n), if z transform of that signal is $$X(z)=\frac{5}{(z-2)^{2}}$$. It is known that signal is causal. Here is what I have done. Since signal x(n) is causal, convergence of z transform of that signal will be outside of circle with radius r:

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We have in bracket sum which represents z transform of signal:

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But I don't know what to do next :(
 
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Don't know about your approach.
The standard approach is
X(z) = 5/(z-2)2
Take X(z)/z
Form partial fraction expansion.
One of the denominators will be (z-2)2 which has to be dealt with uniquely. My hint:
multiply lhs and rhs of X(z)/z by z, then let z → ∞.
Now you'd have all the numerator coefficients of X(z)/z.
Now multiply by z to get X(z). Invert term-by-term. The term with (z-2)2 will probably throw you.
Hint: Consider the theorem {n(n-1)(n-2) ... (n-m+1)/m!αmnu[n] ⇔ z/(z-α)(m+1).
 

What is the inverse Z-transform?

The inverse Z-transform is a mathematical operation that converts a function in the Z-domain (frequency domain) to the time domain. It is used to find the original discrete-time signal from its representation in the Z-domain.

What is X(z) in the context of the inverse Z-transform?

X(z) is a function in the Z-domain that represents a causal signal in the time domain. It is typically expressed as a rational function of z, where z is a complex variable.

What is a causal signal?

A causal signal is a signal whose value at any given time depends only on past values of the signal. In other words, the signal does not depend on future values. In the context of the inverse Z-transform, this means that the function X(z) has a finite number of poles (roots of the denominator) inside the unit circle in the complex plane.

What is the process for finding x(n) from X(z) using the inverse Z-transform?

The process involves decomposing X(z) into partial fractions, finding the inverse Z-transform of each term, and then using the linearity property of the inverse Z-transform to combine the results. This will give the expression for x(n) in terms of coefficients and powers of z.

What are some common techniques for finding the inverse Z-transform?

Some common techniques include partial fraction decomposition, long division, and using tables or formulas for commonly used Z-transform pairs. Other techniques involve using the properties of the Z-transform, such as linearity and time shifting, to simplify the problem.

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