is there a datasheet or any idea how i can connect this?
Can you supply a part number for this device and a link to the vendor site where you purchased it?
The VFD tube appears to be on a board with a driver circuit. To incorporate this tube in a project, start by analysing the connections/traces and draw a complete schematic diagram including the ICs. Look at this video for more information EEVblog #717 - How To Hack Vacuum Fluorescent Displays - YouTube
Hi, @alesta
Welcome to the forum.
What do you want to do with the display?
Can you please tell us your electronics, programming, arduino, hardware experience?
Thanks... Tom.. 
Hi @alesta
Welcome to the forum
Can you pls explain the following -
Where do you want to display the same as it is most important part
Also what is the name of the component
Have you done any experience previously
The tube looks like the one here MATRIX TUBE ILC2-16/8 BIG VFD DISPLAY FOR DIY CLOCK (nixie era) | eBay described as MATRIX TUBE ILC2-16/8 BIG VFD DISPLAY FOR DIY CLOCK (nixie era). Probably, the upper metal tags are not used for electrical connections. It appears that the tube in configured as a 9 + 8 display and must be multiplexed accordingly.
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