diff --git a/compiler/datasheet/datasheet.py b/compiler/datasheet/datasheet.py
index c5e45ffb..2847b2fe 100644
--- a/compiler/datasheet/datasheet.py
+++ b/compiler/datasheet/datasheet.py
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ class datasheet():
         # check if analytical model is being used
         self.html += '<p style="font-size: 26px;font-family: Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Timing Data</p>'
         model = ''
-        if self.ANALYTICAL_MODEL:
+        if self.ANALYTICAL_MODEL == 'True':
             model = "analytical model: results may not be precise"
         else:
             model = "spice characterizer"