A method and a structure of a diode are provided. The diode is used in an
electrostatic discharge protection circuit using TFT (Thin Film
Transistor) fabrication technology. A semiconductor layer is formed on a
substrate. A first region of a first carrier concentration is formed in
the semiconductor layer. A second region of a second carrier
concentration is formed in the semiconductor layer. An insulator is
formed on the semiconductor layer. The insulator layer is etched to form
at least a contact window. The contact window exposes a portion of an
upper surface of the semiconductor layer. A metal layer is formed on the
insulator layer. The metal layer fills up the contact window to contact
the semiconductor layer.