A DC/DC converter has a transformer having a primary winding, a secondary
winding, and an auxiliary winding, a switching transistor connected in
series to the primary winding, a control transistor for turning the
switching transistor on or off, and a feedback control circuit connected
to the control transistor and the auxiliary winding. The feedback control
circuit includes a Zener diode having a substantially zero temperature
coefficient. The Zener diode has a Zener voltage which lies in a range
between 5 volts and 6 volts. In order to cancel a temperature
characteristic of the control transistor, the temperature coefficient of
the Zener diode is selected.