A circuit capable of providing electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection includes a first transistor including a first gate and a first source, the first gate being connected to a conductive pad, an impedance device between the first source and a first power rail capable of providing a resistor, a second transistor including a second gate and a second source, the second source being connected to the first power rail through the impedance device, and a clamp device between the first power rail and a second power rail, wherein the clamp device is capable of conducting a first portion of an ESD current and the second transistor is capable of conducting a second portion of the ESD current as the conductive pad is relatively grounded.