Abstract: A thin film transistor array and method of manufacture includes a substrate, a plurality of scanning lines formed in a first direction on the substrate, a plurality of data lines formed in a second direction on the substrate such that each data line crosses the scanning lines, a pixel electrode formed at each cross-over portion between the scanning and data lines, and a thin film transistor also formed at each cross-over portion. Each thin film transistor has an input electrode connected to one of the data lines, an output electrode connected to the pixel electrode formed at the cross-over portion, and a control electrode connected to one of the scanning lines. The array further includes a gate short line, which receives a scanning voltage applied to the scanning lines, and a data short line, which receives a first voltage. A first static electricity prevention circuit is associated with each scanning line, and is connected between the associated scanning line and the gate short line.

Abstract: A method of planarizing a substrate of a liquid crystal display device includes the steps of depositing a filler material layer over the substrate, wherein an index of refraction of the filler material is similar to an index of refraction of the substrate, and removing a portion of the filler material layer, wherein the filler material layer remains level with a surface of the substrate.