Abstract: A method of forming memory cell capacitors without using a buried capacitor contact mask includes the following steps: a) providing an array of electrically insulated word lines atop a semiconductor wafer; b) defining first active regions adjacent the word lines for connection with memory cell capacitors; c) defining second active regions adjacent the word lines for electrical connection with bit lines; d) etching to upwardly expose the first active regions without use of photomasking; e) depositing to a selected thickness a layer of first conductive material atop the wafer to conductively connect with the first active regions, the first conductive material being selectively etchable relative to silicon with silicon being selectively etchable relative to the first conductive material; f) providing a layer of electrically conductive storage node polysilicon atop the layer of first conductive material; g) etching the storage node polysilicon layer selectively relative to the first conductive material to define