A step-up converter includes an inductor which receives input voltage Vi
at one end, a first FET of the first conduction type which functions as a
switch for determining whether or not energy is accumulated in the
inductor, a second FET of the second conduction type which rectifies a
current output from the other end of the inductor, an output capacitor
having an end connected to the source of the second FET, a current
detection circuit, and a feedback control circuit. The current detection
circuit detects a current flowing through the first N-channel FET to
output current detection signal Vc. The feedback control circuit controls
the operations of the first N-channel FET and a P-channel FET based on
current detection signal Vc.