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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20031010175618
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001244490-03-000084
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	3
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20031003
FILED AS OF DATE:		20031010

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BOYD STEVEN D
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001266610

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-05517
		FILM NUMBER:		03937759

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		5030 SUGARLOAF PARKWAY
		CITY:			LAWRENCEVILLE
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			30044

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000087777
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RADIO & TV BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT [3663]
		IRS NUMBER:				580612397
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			GA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		5030 SUGARLOAF PARKWAY
		CITY:			LAWRENCEVILLE
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			30044
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7709035000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		5030 SUGARLOAF PARKWAY
		CITY:			LAWRENCEVILLE
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			30044

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATES INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19671024
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    <periodOfReport>2003-10-03</periodOfReport>
    <noSecuritiesOwned>0</noSecuritiesOwned>

    <issuer>
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        <issuerName>SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA INC</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>SFA</issuerTradingSymbol>
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            <rptOwnerState>GA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>30044</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
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            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>1</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
            <officerTitle>VP and Controller</officerTitle>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>
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   <nonDerivativeHolding>
      <securityTitle>
          <value>Common Stock</value>
      </securityTitle>
      <postTransactionAmounts>
          <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
              <value>433</value>
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      </postTransactionAmounts>
      <ownershipNature>
          <directOrIndirectOwnership>
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  </nonDerivativeTable>
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      <securityTitle>
          <value>STOCK OPTION - RIGHT TO BUY</value>
      </securityTitle>
      <conversionOrExercisePrice>
          <value>12.57</value>
      </conversionOrExercisePrice>
      <exerciseDate>
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          <underlyingSecurityShares>
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      <expirationDate>
          <value>2013-09-29</value>
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          <directOrIndirectOwnership>
              <value>D</value>
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          <underlyingSecurityTitle>
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          <directOrIndirectOwnership>
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<footnotes>
   <footnote id="F1">Reflects equivalent shares held in Scientific-Atlanta's 401(k) plan based on October 3, 2003 statement and includes Company matches in the Scientific-Atlanta stock fund as of such date.  The number of shares may fluctuate up or down depending on the performance of the Scientific-Atlanta stock fund in the 401(k) plan.</footnote>
   <footnote id="F2">Exercisable 25% per year beginning on February 11, 2003.</footnote>
   <footnote id="F3">Exercisable 25% per year beginning 2/16/02.</footnote>
   <footnote id="F4">Exercisable 25% per year beginning 8/18/1999.</footnote>
   <footnote id="F5">Exercisable 25% per year beginning September 29, 2003.</footnote>
   <footnote id="F6">Exercisable 25% per year beginning 2/17/2001.</footnote>
   <footnote id="F7">Exercisable 25% per year beginning 2/19/2000.</footnote>
</footnotes>
<remarks>Exhibit List</remarks>    <ownerSignature>
       <signatureName>Steven D. Boyd</signatureName>
       <signatureDate>2003-10-10</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>
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