The electronic symbol for impedance. You will also see the omega symbol used in conjunction with impedance, however, that is to denote the unit of measurement, which is ohms. The same units are used to measure resistance. Z, for all intents and purposes means “impedance.” The term Hi-Z, for example, means high impedance. Lo-Z means low impedance.
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