Zilog could get a bigger market share.
Still remember those times programming in Z80 machine code. It was much more flexible and convenient versus 8080.
You can find Zilog in embedded systems, they are not dead at all.
A few issues with DIY Alarm system to think about:
- no ESD (high voltage impulse) protection
- reliable power source
- compatibility with external centralized security systems protocols
I guess in every country any kind of monopoly leads to inflated prices and stagnation. We also have so many outdated and cost ineffective security systems here.