A method for manufacturing an active matrix type display device is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of forming a plurality of semiconductor regions over a substrate; forming a short ring electrode and gate electrodes adjacent to the plurality of semiconductor regions with an insulating film interposed there between, wherein the short ring electrode and at least one of the gate electrodes are electrically connected with each other; and forming impurity regions by implanting impurity ions into the plurality of semiconductor regions, wherein a capacitor comprising the short ring electrode, the insulating film, and at least one of the plurality of semiconductor regions is formed.